2026 Rankings: Five Outside Hitters from 11-30

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403540' first='Avari' last='Amstutz']</strong> - #13<br>Amstutz had a big presence throughout the club season as she was solid on the left side. She is 6'0 tall and has good physical tools. As an attacker, she gets her feet to the ball well and has a fundamentally sound arm that opens her shoulders well to the ball and helps her create good pace as a result of the torque she creates in the air while also being able to swing comfortably through the full range of the court. During her first season at Kenston in 2022, she averaged 1.5 k/s while terminating 105 kills. Look for her impact in 2022 to be much bigger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227615' first='Callie' last='Combs']</strong> - #14<br>Combs is so fun to watch play as she has all the skills to contribute in every aspect of the game. Although just 5'8, she gets great lift off the floor that allows her to challenge even well established blocks with her arm as she has a lot of range in her shots. Her skill set is also well represented in her passing, defense, and the pressure she can develop at the service line. In 2022, as a freshman at Seton in the GGCL, she was the best first-year offensive threat finishing just outside the top-10 in the league with 208 kills for a 2.19 k/s average. She finished fourth defensively with 381 digs and in the top 15 in total service aces. In club, she was once again a key piece for NKYVC's top 15U team and helped them qualify for a return trip to the open level at the recent USAV GJNC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227855' first='Makiaya' last='Turner'] </strong>- #18<br>Turner is one of the most athletic pins in this class as the 5'11 Pickerington North product is a near 10' touch through which she continues to develop her arm control and efficiency to more and more take advantage of her physical tools at the net. She competed for Mintonette's second 15U team and helped lead them to some quality wins as a primary threat in their offensive plan. Last fall, for the Panthers, she terminated over 150 kills while averaging 2.1 k/s. Look for her offensive court presence to be even greater this coming high school season and for more polish and confidence in her skills as she has a high ceiling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227830' first='Mallory' last='Pike'] </strong>- #21<br>Pike was part of a well-rounded TVC team that featured good balance in their offense, one highlighted by her arm speed and ability to swing and score with quality pace and movement. At 5'11, she is one of the better six-rotation pins in this class as she uses her frame and arm well to create advantages at the net offensively given her length and contact point, while also being able to create good range on defense and when passing. The Anthony Wayne product is the best returning member of the team this coming fall after terminating nearly 250 kills for 2.8 k/s in 2022. She was also a big contributor defensively at over nine digs per match for second on the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='379749' first='Nattie' last='Slusher']</strong> - #23<br>Slusher's biggest asset as a left side attacker is her size. At 6'1, she can create a high touch point at the end of her approach patterns that, when on time and balance, helps her to swing over the block or at minimum challenge the top and edges of the hands well. Over the club season she showcased her ability to swing with good arm control to attack through the full range of the opponent's floor and combining her high contact with good power, which can get the ball onto the defense quickly. The Seton prospect helped her Tri-State team to a top-10 finish at AAU nationals in 15 Open. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->